The strikers will not get much sympathy from commuters who are once again being mucked around for what looks like very selfish reasons.

Tory MP Bob Stewart

TSSA members voted 53 per cent in favour on a 52 per cent turnout.

Tory MP Bob Stewart, whose Beckenham constituency is in the commuter belt, said: “The strikers will not get much sympathy from commuters who are once again being mucked around for what looks like very selfish reasons.”

An Acas spokesman said: “Network Rail and the three trade unions, RMT, TSSA and Unite, met at Acas today for discussions on the current dispute.

“After six hours of talks, the parties adjourned to reflect on their positions and will reconvene to continue discussions tomorrow, Tuesday, at 10.30am.